When I met my ex, I was grateful that he was so self-aware. Until I realized that's ALL he was aware of. Himself.
While very aware of his own emotional strengths and weaknesses, he had no awareness of his effect on others, or the feelings of others.
It is important to have both abilities. Next time, if there is a next time, I shall screen for both self awareness and empathetic awareness of others.
I entirely agree with mothers' evaluation of their sons. I'll be wise to pay closer attention to that next time as well.
Perhaps I will begin my search in autumn or winter, if it suits me. Because summer is a lovely time to be single.
2:53 p.m. - 2012-07-14